Overview

• Nicola Bulley, a mother of two, disappeared on January 27, 2023, while walking her dog in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire.
• Her body was found in the River Wyre on February 19, 2023, and an inquest later confirmed her death was due to accidental drowning.
• Paul Ansell, Bulley's partner, describes the initial helpfulness of social media interest that quickly turned into harmful speculation and harassment.
• Lancashire Police faced criticism for releasing personal information about Bulley's struggles with menopause and alcohol to counter online theories.
• The BBC documentary, 'The Search for Nicola Bulley,' examines the impact of media coverage and social media on the investigation and the family's ordeal.